The Union government has called an all-party meeting today at 5 pm to discuss the escalating West Asia crisis.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to chair the session, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also in attendance.
The urgency comes as tensions in West Asia continue to rise, disrupting key maritime routes and raising concerns about the safety of Indian nationals across Gulf countries.
Earlier this week, Rajnath Singh held a high-level review with military leadership, including CDS Anil Chauhan and senior officials, to assess the evolving situation.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security, directing the formation of dedicated groups to manage the fallout of the conflict.
Addressing Parliament, Modi said India has set up seven empowered groups to handle challenges related to fuel, supply chains, and fertilisers, amid the ongoing Iran–Israel–US tensions. He also warned that the global impact of the conflict could be prolonged and urged the country to stay prepared and united.
Now in its fourth week, the conflict has severely affected trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The situation escalated after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israel strikes, triggering retaliatory attacks by Iran on American and Israeli assets across the Gulf, further destabilising energy markets and global trade.
Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has said he will skip the all-party meeting due to a prior engagement in Kerala.
The meeting follows criticism from the Congress party, which described the Prime Minister’s recent statement as overly self-congratulatory.
Modi also highlighted the stakes for India, noting that nearly one crore Indians live and work in Gulf nations, and a large number serve on commercial ships operating in the region. He stressed the need for a unified message from India to the world.
In a recent development, Modi spoke with former US President Donald Trump on the situation, reiterating India’s support for de-escalation and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure for global stability.
